How far is Arlington, TX from Bellmead, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Bellmead, TX is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.8 mi
01h 45m
Flight
78.88 mi
126.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.88 mi
Kilometers
126.94 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.8 mi
Kilometers
152.57 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellmead
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-23T03:52
Arrive Bellmead
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Grandview
TX

City in Johnson County, Texas, United States of America

From Arlington
47.5 mi
00h 52m
To Bellmead
47.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Bellmead.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Bellmead.

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Abram Street

    127 m · 22 sec · West Abram Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Center Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway

    2543 ft · 49 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Cooper Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Cooper Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    2943 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South: Waco

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 19 min · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Behrens Circle

    1372 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    2208 ft · 46 sec · North Interstate 35

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Behrens Circle

    144 m · 21 sec · Behrens Circle

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hogan Lane

    806 ft · 25 sec · Hogan Lane

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Parrish Street

    108 m · 12 sec · Parrish Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Inmon Street

    103 m · 11 sec · Inmon Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Interstate 35

    60 m · 4 sec · North Interstate 35

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Interstate 35

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Bellmead.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
76.8 mi · 81%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 11%
South Cooper Street
2.43 mi · 3%
South Center Street
2.02 mi · 2%
I 35W South
1.09 mi · 1%
I 20 West
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

76.8 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
78.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grandview
00h 52m from Arlington
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Bellmead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Bellmead?

The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grandview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Arlington and 47.3 miles from Bellmead.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.62 one way or $25.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy near Bellmead.

Stop Ideas Near Grandview

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grandview, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grandview.

RAIL

Cleburne

21 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

55 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

66 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

67 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Bellmead. Straight-line distance: 78.88 mi (126.94 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population398,864
Coordinates32.7356900, -97.1080700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Bellmead

#2 Bellmead

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

Population10,835
Coordinates31.5940500, -97.1088900
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Bellmead (-97.10889, 31.59405)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.66 L · about $12.62
Round trip
$25.24
6.68 gal · 25.32 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $12.62 $25.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.20 $28.40
Premium $4.59 $15.33 $30.67
Diesel $3.99 $13.34 $26.67

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Bellmead. The current time is 03:52:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.